cashapp/hermit

Prefix package installation dirs with the repo specific identifier

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#21 opened on May 24, 2021

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good first issue

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Description

This is to prevent one repository overriding packages of other repos with packages with the same name (but potentially different content).

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Research direction
Examine how package installation directories are currently determined and find where to incorporate the repository specific identifier as a prefix.
Tech stack
go
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GoGit
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80